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Photo exhibit brings Barkerville to China

The Chinese faces of the Cariboo gold rush are on display in the Middle Kingdom.

Vaccine good enough, says doctor

Provincial chief medical officer of health Dr. Perry Kendall said Thursday that the current flu vaccine isn't perfect, but provides enough protection against the seasonal airborne virus.
Musical bloody good fun

Musical bloody good fun

A naughty, slash, easy girl, a dweebie tagalong sister and a super-star housewares clerk all come together with an outrageously outspoken best friend and the 'perfect' girlfriend to enjoy some time in an isolated cabin in the woods during Evil Dead:

Play seeks to smash dangerous driving urges

MADD would rather instill some theatrical drama on teenagers than have them suffer through real-life pain and loss. MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is Canada's leading charitable agency devoted to stopping impaired driving.
Sharing his story

Sharing his story

When Sebastian Sundquist first start showing arthritis symptoms at the age of four, his parents weren't sure what to think. "We actually thought he was faking at first," Sebastian's mother Stephanie said.

Mills closed

Northern B.C. lost, in one afternoon, 434 full-time mill jobs. Many more indirect jobs will also be lost or hurt.
Hazardous material spilled on Highway 16 West

Hazardous material spilled on Highway 16 West

The fire department sent a hazardous material team to deal with a spill on Highway 16 West at Westgate. More information as soon as it's available.

Mill swap about 'ensuring longevity'

What happens next is now the question facing Quesnel and Houston. The West Fraser sawmill in Houston and the Canfor sawmill in Quesnel will permanently close five to eight months from now, the two companies announced Thursday.

Online voting not a turnout turnaround

Making a shift to casting local and provincial ballots online won't have much effect on voter turnout numbers, suggests a new report on Internet voting in B.C.
It's all your state of mind

It's all your state of mind

Alan Doyle and Great Big Sea haven't lost a thing after performing for 20 years. The band got the CN Centre crowd of 2000 hopping Thursday night.